Program Specialist III - Education Grants & Policy

My Florida Families; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, seeks a Program Specialist III (CS) to support professional staff on student financial aid programs. Responsibilities include communicating with institutions and students on complex aid issues and assisting the unit director with program tasks.

The role requires analyzing applicant data, developing reports, and managing data across state and federal aid sources to ensure accurate disbursement of funds.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience in business operations, financial accounting, or program management.
• Experience in creating and conducting training courses.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Ability to provide work samples of writing skills upon request.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Postsecondary Institution Renewal Applications to determine program participation eligibility.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Institution Demographic Information.
• Serve as liaison for State Student Financial Aid Database security and issues.
• Develop systems and reports for anticipating future conditions in applicant criteria.

Skills

Professional experience

Training development

Public speaking

Writing samples

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/business/related

Job description

The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, seeks a Program Specialist III (CS) to support professional staff on student financial aid programs. Responsibilities include communicating with institutions and students on complex aid issues and assisting the unit director with program tasks.

The role requires analyzing applicant data, developing reports, and managing data across state and federal aid sources to ensure accurate disbursement of funds.